Main area Therapy Services Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Fixed term: 5 months (secondment opportunity available) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible 7 day working pattern) Job ref 214-CSTO-6692190-A
Site King's Mill Hospital Town Sutton-in-Ashfield Salary £35,392 - £42,618 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/01/2025 23:59
We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our Urgent and Emergency Care Therapy Team for a 5-month position, working within our new Frailty Unit.
Job overview
Are you passionate about supporting frail patients in maintaining independence and maximizing health outcomes? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a strong commitment to patient-centered care?
In this role, you’ll work as part of our Frailty Intervention Team, where you will:
* Assess, treat, and support frail patients, helping them achieve and maintain independence.
* Contribute to preventing hospital admissions and supporting complex discharges.
* Collaborate across multiple units, including the Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Unit, and Short Stay Ward.
* Provide supervision and mentorship to Band 5 OTs and Physios, support student education, and assist in managing the daily operations of the team.
* Engage in service development projects aimed at improving patient care and team effectiveness.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description and person specification for the main duties and additional information.
Person specification
Knowledge Requirements
* Sound Clinical knowledge of medical conditions and applied occupational therapy techniques
* Ability to prioritise & work under pressure
* Ability to work as a team member as well as alone but with access to more senior colleague
* Knowledge of NHS procedures, policies and guidelines
* Ability to formulate and develop specialised individual treatment programmes and ability in using clinical reasoning skills
Qualifications
* BSc (Hons) or Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Registration with HCPC
* Membership of the College of Occupational Therapists
Further Training
* Attendance at relevant clinical post graduate courses taught often at modular Masters level
* APPLE Accreditation training
Experience
* Completion of postgraduate junior rotation to include a rotation in medicine
* Broad understanding of occupational therapy process and frameworks.
* Experience of audit and service review
* Experience of supervising other staff and/or students
* NHS experience including knowledge of policies and procedures
* Evidence of contribution to clinical education of less experienced staff, assistants and students
Contractual Requirements
* Flexible working, including 7 day working which will include late shifts
* Ability to drive
If you would like this information in an alternative format or in a different language please contact us on 01623 622515 ext 3271.
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